Electricians in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has 63 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,457 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Pennsylvania.
Lehigh County ranks 29 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $75,747 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, electricians earn a median of $65,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 63
- Their employees
- 1,457
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Electricians in Lehigh County: businesses and jobs
| Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 63 | 2,750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,457 | 30,580 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $110,364,000 | $2,527,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Lehigh County
| Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.2% (±0.8 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 40.7% (±1.0 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.3% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 40.7% (±1.0 points) in Lehigh County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.3% (±0.5 points) in Lehigh County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Lehigh County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 125,976 | 82.0% | 56.8% |
| Lower Macungie Township | 32,727 | 30.0% | 14.2% |
| Whitehall Township | 29,317 | 70.0% | 37.6% |
| Upper Macungie Township | 27,850 | 22.1% | 20.7% |
| South Whitehall Township | 21,390 | 60.2% | 20.7% |
| Upper Saucon Township | 17,484 | 44.3% | 9.2% |
| Fullerton | 16,724 | 79.9% | 48.0% |
| North Whitehall Township | 15,822 | 40.6% | 11.1% |
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 13,677 | 74.6% | 16.1% |
| Emmaus | 11,889 | 78.1% | 36.0% |
| Upper Milford Township | 8,057 | 50.9% | 12.2% |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | 33.9% | 20.7% |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | 38.1% | 11.5% |
| Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 6,595 | 59.9% | 6.4% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lehigh County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | 63 | 4.2 | −0.0 |
| Fulton County | 3 | 4.2 | +0.0 |
| Mercer County | 21 | 4.1 | −0.0 |
| Armstrong County | 13 | 4.0 | −0.1 |
| Allegheny County | 262 | 4.3 | +0.2 |
| Union County | 7 | 4.3 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Pennsylvania
Federal rules and model codes for electricians
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Lehigh County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Lehigh County?
The Census Bureau counts 63 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Lehigh County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Lehigh County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, electricians earn a median of $65,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Lehigh County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Lehigh County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: electricians in Pennsylvania (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
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